How to Create a Breathing Color Distortion Effect in Ae

Ben Marriott shows how to make a neat and trippy color distortion effect in After Effects.

Sometimes the most straightforward motion is all that you require to make a fantastic looking animated piece. Such is true with this tutorial from Ben Marriott, who shows us how to create a psychedelic color distortion effect in After Effects.

Marriott also shows some insights into his workflow and process along the way. “I use some simple & quick methods to create these trippy psychedelic animation effects while showing my workflow and process,” Ben says. Ben also mentions that the tutorial is suitable for beginners – intermediate users. The tutorial uses simple effects After Effects already has, with no need for third-party tools.